France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Vogue 45. X. 1165Vogue 45.X. 1165
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
John OzilaLa Koumba
Vinyl pressings
La Koumba
by John Ozila · 1978
10 pressings2 countriesCalypsoLatinDubDisco
La Koumba was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of La Koumba
1 pressing came out in 1978, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | France | Vogue 45. X. 1165 / Vogue 45.X. 1165First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Vogue C. 1051712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Vogue C. 1051712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | France | Vogue C. 1051712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | France | Vogue C. 1051712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | France | Vogue C. 1051712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | France | Vogue C. 1051712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Vogue 31095612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1982 | France | Vogue 1016887", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Italy | Discomagic Records MIX 113912" | 12" |
Tracklist
- ALa Koumba4:00
- BAfrica Sound4:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Koumba are there?
10 vinyl pressings of La Koumba are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1978 and 1995.
When was La Koumba first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in France. One of them is Vogue 45. X. 1165.
How do I tell if my copy of La Koumba is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45. X. 1165) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Koumba on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.